Students
Resources for students taking, or seeking to take, courses with a community-based learning assignment/project.
GivePulse for PCC
Using GivePulse for your Community-Based Learning class
Basics of GivePulse for students (YouTube video)
- Log in to GivePulse using your MyPCC username and password: All students enrolled in a course with a CBL component will be added to the PCC group and also added to their classes’ group page.
- Find community partners: Through the PCC group page and your classes’ group page you will be able to find organizations that are affiliated with PCC.
- Find volunteer opportunities: Under each group’s Opportunities tab, you will see any volunteer opportunities that organizations have posted. You can also search for events based on type, causes, and skills etc.
- Report your community engagement hours by creating “impacts” and sharing it with your classes’ group page.
For detailed step-by-step instructions, view the GivePulse Guide for PCC »
Other features of GivePulse
Become a member of a community organization’s group
- Becoming a member of a group is a good way to be a part of a movement or cause that you care about. Joining may give you access to special events that would otherwise be blocked or invisible from the general population.
Create a community engagement transcript
- When you are making an impact in the community, there is an option for you to generate an impact summary (service transcript) for your own reporting purposes. This service transcript allows you to generate a pdf with each verified impact and its summary.
Mobile App
- The GivePulse app, available for Apple and Android mobile devices, provides a quick and helpful way to keep track of your engagement. To find the app, simply search in the app store for “givepulse” and download the GivePulse app. (GivePulse support page with video)
Finding Opportunities for Community Engagement
GivePulse for PCC
Groups and community organizations list and post opportunities, events, and internships. If you are enrolled in a class with a CBL assignment/project, they may also have specific community partners listed on the class’s GivePulse group.
Neighbor to Neighbor Fairs
Neighbor to Neighbor Fairs are community resource and engagement fairs for the PCC community. The goals for these events are to:
- provide opportunities for community organizations to directly connect with PCC students and faculty on our campuses
- assist students and faculty in identifying organizations to partner with for community-based learning
- increase student awareness of community resources and general volunteer opportunities
Virtual Volunteering
Here are some resources to help find options for volunteering virtually/online:
- GivePulse includes a search filter for virtual/remote opportunities posted by our community partners.
- Expand the search to find opportunities posted by organizations who are partnering with colleges and universities across the US. 1) uncheck the PCC filter 2) clear the zip code field (located next to the keyword search)
- DoSomething.org Article: 9 Places to volunteer Online (and make a real Impact)
Other Online Resources
Office of Civic Leadership Development (CLD)
Want to get involved and volunteer on and/or off campus? Student Organizers with the Office of Civic Leadership Development are here to help! Visit the Student Life and Leadership Office at PCC Sylvania.
Awards
Community Engagement Award
The Community-Based Learning Program at Portland Community College recognizes students for their community-based learning efforts in their courses and communities. In addition to gaining valuable academic and work skills, students who receive the Community Engagement Award receive a signed certificate, college recognition, and the benefit of including the award on scholarship applications and resumes. Community Engagement Award information and eligibility.